This is one of the most informative article I have come across. Some of the dogs that I have boarded does stink a bit when they come =x haha
Source: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Dog-Smell-Better
How To Make Your Dog Smell Better
If you have a pup that carries around bad smelling-stink, she's not very pleasant to be around. The dog's bad odors can even start to linger around the house! This page will teach you how to get rid of your dog's bad smell, and now, you can enjoy her again!
Steps
-- Bring your dog to the veterinarian (you should already have 6-month checkups). The vet should tell you whether or not your dog's smell has to do with her being sick. (many dogs let off bad odors when they are sick, so this could be the case). If he tells you your dog isn't sick, try the following:
--Groom your dog. This will most likely clean up most of the stink. Here's how to groom to get rid of stink:
Bathing
Buy some dog shampoo (conditioner is optional depending on the type of coat). It doesn't matter if you buy shampoo that is especially for the dog's coat type, but it is better to use a shampoo that is formulated to get rid of smell (not masked with a scent. Do not use Juicy Couture dog shampoo; the dog hates it because of the scent! It doesn't clean and drives dogs nuts because the smell is over-whelming! It is probably not even PH balanced.)
Directions for Bathing
Wet your dog completely starting from the top of the head to the end of the tail.
Take the shampoo and squirt some in your hands. Start to lather from the top of the neck to the end of the tail. Shampoo the outside of the ears, the legs, the chest, belly, featherings (if any), and the rest of the body. (Don't get in eyes!)
Rinse the shampoo out of the coat until ALL the shampoo is out. Next, shampoo the head. You should use a tearless shampoo (most puppy shampoos are tearless) on the head, just in case. To shampoo the head start at the top, and work your way down to the muzzle. Afterwards, rinse the head, trying to aviod getting the soap dripped into the eyes, and make sure all the shampoo has been rinsed off!
Let your dog shake the water off once. Half the drying is done right there. Take the towel stroke the fur in the direction it grows until the dripping stops. Do not rub, as this can be annoying to your dog. After, your dog will still be damp, but not wet. This is perfect. Take out your Dog Blow-Drier and while brushing or combing your dog's hair, dry until coat isn't wet anymore. Make sure the blow-drier is on the coolest setting possible.
--Regular Grooming
Besides having a dirty coat, many other parts of your dog can contribute to his smelliness.
Ears- If ears aren't cleaned regularly, wax can build up and cause stink. Also, if they aren't cleaned, they can cause redness, swelling, and infection. They also will attract ear mites.
--How to Clean the Ears
Use either ear wipes, or ear cleanser and wipe the ear where wax is evident and through the different crevasses in the ear. The wax is usually a brown or black color. Be careful not to stick your finger through the ear canal. For the cleanser, I like to use Oxyfresh Pet Ear Cleaner. Squirt the solution in the dog's ear and rub the ear in a circular motion. Take a cotton ball, place it right under the flap, and tip your dog's head toward it. The solution will be caught in the cotton ball. Next, take a clean cotton ball and wipe were the solution stayed. Your dog's ears should be very clean afterwards!
--Teeth- Bad doggie breath is one of many things that WILL contribute to make a smelly puppy!
How to Clean Teeth
If your dog's teeth are unhealthy, seek professional cleaning. Otherwise, do this:
Find a dog toothbrush that will suite the size of your dog's mouth.
Take your dog's toothbrush and dog toothpaste. There is also a tiny finger brush with plastic bristles you can buy. You can buy these at any pet store, in pet catalogs (such as Doctor's Foster and Smith), or from your veterinarian. Brushing your dog's teeth is very important and can prevent painful and costly dental surgeries.
Take the toothpaste and squirt a pea-sized amount on the toothbrush. Gently, move your dog's lip upward so you can see it's teeth. Brush all the teeth inside the mouth for about one minute. You should brush your dog's teeth at least twice a week. I reccomend Oxyfresh's Pet Gel as a toothpaste, it doesn't have sugars in it like many other pet toothpastes, and it is virtually taste-free so the dog won't lick it up before you brush, plus it cleans better than any other dog toothpaste (from experience).
To get rid of daily smells on your dog, wipe him daily with a doggie bath wipe. This deodorizes the coat and makes it clean. You can also use a waterless dog shampoo (I like to use Miracle Coat). This gets rid of odors.
This is optional: Buy some doggie cologne (mildly scented please) and do three squirts all over your pooch. This will cover up some odors for the day.
--Bedding
Your dog's bedding will contribute to his smell. Here are some hints to get cleaner and good-smelling bedding, for a better smelling pooch.
First, look at your dog's bedding type. What type of bed does he have? Is it a cuddle nest, wicker basket with towels, a crate with a crate bed, a dog-cot, or a pillow bed?
For Cuddle nests, Snuggle Nests, Pillow Bed, or Orthopedic bed (with cloth-based removable covers).
First, remove the cover off the bed. If there is a lot of hair on it take a hair remover and get the hair off, or just shake it out outside.
Next, put the cover in the washing machine on cold water. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on low). You will need to wash his bed weekly (biweekly if it really stinks).
Put the cover on the bed, and you're good to go.
Wicker basket with towels
Take the dirty towels out of the wicker basket. If they have hair or crumbs in them shake them off outside.
Put the towels in the washing machine on the cold water selection. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on medium).
You will need to change the towels daily! (fold the clean ones up for next time, put some new towels in the bed).
For a Crate with Crate Bed
##First, remove the crate bed, crate bumpers, and if applicable, crate cover from the crate. If there is a lot of hair on them shake them outside.
Next, put the crate bed, bumbers, and cover in the washing machine on cold water. Add the detergent but not too much softener (a little is good, a lot is not, a lot will make the dog itch and scratch).
When it is done being washed, put in in the drier (put the heat setting on low). You will need to wash the crate bed biweekly.
While the crate bed is in the drier (it should take about an hour to dry) place the crate outside so that it can air out. You can spray it down with the hose to clean it. Under the crate bed, there is usually a plastic crate pan. Spray that off with the hose too. If the crate is really dirty you can take some mild, non-toxic, and biodegradable dish-soap and clean it with that and a sponge or toothbrush. Make sure to rinse it all off.
After one hour, take the crate bed and bumbers and place inside the crate. Put the cover on top. Bring the crate back inside, and you're good to go!
For pet cots
Bring your pet cot outside.
Spray with the hose to get it wet.
Now, take some mild, non-toxic, and biodegradable dish soap and a tooth brush and scrub to lift up stink, dirt and debris.
Spray it down again with the hose to rinse off all the soap.
Wipe down with a lint-free cloth or towel to dry.
You should clean your pet cot about every other day.'
--Think about your dog's food. Many manufactured dog foods can contribute to an unpleasant doggie stink if they have terrible ingredients. People have noticed that by giving your dog a homemade diet can decrease stink. See the tips section for ideas.
Tips
1) Make sure that you bathe your smelly dog every other week.
2) Brush your dog's teeth daily.
3) Clean your dog's ears twice or three times weekly.
4) Clean your dog with a bath wipe daily to deodorize his coat and get rid of smells.
5) For dog beds with removable covers, between the bed and cover you can slip some lavender buds for a clean, fresh scent. Make sure to change these weekly. These also can have a calming effect on your dog.
6) Sometimes manufactured dog foods contain ingredients that can make dogs pass gass, have bad breath, or contribute to a smelly coat. Many people have noticed that by giving your dog a homemade raw diet with added supplements can reduce smells. Talk with your vet.
--Try to avoid manufactured treats, as some of these ingredients can make dogs pass gass, have bad breath, or contribute to a smelly coat. Instead, try the following RAW fruits and vegtables.
For fresh breath, give your dogs parsley. You can even ground it up, and sprinkle into their food. Many dogs also enjoy carrots, apples, oranges, pears, bananas, berries, papayas, mangoes, canteloupe, honey dew melon, bell peppers (make sure seeds are REMOVED), spinach, romaine lettuce, and much more! Remember, these are only as treats. You need to feed your dog a diet like above in additon to treats. Make sure to reseach any human food before giving it to your dog though, as it may be poisonous.
